PGA Championship Preview, PGA Tour Board Dramas, Rory dominates at Quail Hollow
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In this episode, hosts Jake Hower and Luke Manning dive into the latest developments in professional golf. They discuss the surprise resignation of PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunn and the implications for a potential deal with the PIF and LIV Golf. The hosts also break down the PGA of America's decision to invite several LIV golfers to the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy's unsuccessful attempt to rejoin the PGA Tour board, and the state of the proposed "unified tour". Looking ahead to the PGA Championship, Jake and Luke analyze the red-hot form of top contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Brooks Koepka. They make predictions on how the key PGAT/LIV contingent will fare and who could emerge as the top Australian finisher. Golf fans won't want to miss the hosts' insights and bold calls heading into the year's second major. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:38 Last week's results 00:02:36 Jimmy Dunn resignation 00:06:09 PGA Tour getting in its own way with PIF deal 00:07:49 PGA Championship LIV player invites 00:10:45 Mike Whan on pathways for LIV players in majors 00:11:50 Rory McIlroy blocked from rejoining PGA Tour board 00:13:12 Transaction negotiation subcommittee and Adam Scott 00:17:05 Difficulty of change on PGA Tour, cronyism 00:21:18 Brandel Chamblee's comments on PGA Tour needing PIF deal 00:23:33 Xander Schauffele's controversial drop at Wells Fargo 00:28:12 Rory McIlroy's dominant win at Quail Hollow 00:31:46 Jason Day's contention and Xander struggles to close 00:34:01 Red-hot form of Scheffler, McIlroy, Koepka entering PGA 00:37:19 Sleeper picks - Dean Burmester, Bryson DeChambeau 00:42:00 Pressure on Scheffler, wanting playoff finish 00:42:48 Over/under 2.5 LIV players in the top 10 00:43:43 Cut predictions - Woods, Spieth, JT, Zalatoris 00:44:45 Picking the top Australian finisher 00:46:33 Anthony Kim on Twitter, Chamblee feud 00:50:06 Wrap-up and where to find the hosts on social media
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